IDAHO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
(Pre-Test) The key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to
avoid exposure. (T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Pre-Test) The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a
____________________ control method for pests. (T or F)
A. Cultural
B. Biological
C. Legal
D. Physical - ANSWER: D. Physical
(Pre-Test) Drift Problems can be reduced using:
A. Lower Pressure, smaller nozzle orifice
B. Applying in a very calm stable air conditions
C. Spraying upwind of a sensitive area and leaving an untreated border
D. Using a nozzle that produces larger droplets - ANSWER: D. Using a nozzle that
produces larger droplets
(Pre-Test) Which is not a disadvantage of an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
A. Higher phytotoxicity hazard
B. May be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
C. Needs constant agitation
D. Flammable - ANSWER: C. Needs constant agitation
(Pre-Test) EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies hat regulate
pesticides. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said
to be ________________________. - ANSWER: Incompatible
(Pre-Test) All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal
word. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
A. Pour it into the sewer system
B. Wrap it tightly in plastic and dispose with regular trash
C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
D. Ship the rinsate to US EPA - ANSWER: C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
,(Pre-Test) Because Wettable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to
mixing into the spray tank, they pose no inhalation health risks during mixing or
loading. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) The skull and Crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label. (T
or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
A. 640 mg/kg
B. 35 mg/kg
C. 5,900 mg/kg
D. 510 mg/kg - ANSWER: B. 35 mg/kg
(Pre-Test) Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate ground water. (T
or F) - ANSWER: True
(Pre-Test) Pesticide application records are required for Restricted Use pesticide
application. (T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Pre-Test) A person can apply a restricted use pesticide without ISDA certification
(license) if he uses hand equipment only. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) Dealers must keep records for seven (7) years on the sale of general use
agricultural pesticides. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Intro) One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was the burning of sulfur.
(T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Intro) One responsibility of the US EPA is to protect humans and the environmental
health. (T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Intro) Which of the following would not be considered a natural pest control
method?
A. Wind
B. Rain
C. Cultivation
D. Sunshine - ANSWER: C. Cultivation
(Intro) Which of the following is a cultural control method?
A. Fertilization
B. Planting Time
C. Pruning
D. All of the Above - ANSWER: D. All of the Above
(Intro) All pesticides kill only the target pests. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
,(Intro) The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a
____________________ control method for insects.
A. Cultural
B. Biological
C. Legal
D. Physical - ANSWER: D. Physical
(Intro) The goal of any Pest Management program is to eradicate the pest. (T or F) -
ANSWER: False
(Intro) Which of the following is not classified and regulated as a pesticide in Idaho?
A. Bactericide
B. Fertilizer
C. Desiccant
D. Adjuvant - ANSWER: B. Fertilizer
(Intro) Which one of the following pesticides can be absorbed b the plant and
translocated within the plant?
A. Systemic Pesticide
B. Contact Pesticide
C. Absorptive Pesticide
D. Volatile Pesticide - ANSWER: A. Systemic Pesticide
(Intro) Which of the following was not an early (pre-1900) pesticide?
A. Bordeaux Mixture
B. Nicotine
C. DDT
D. Sulfur - ANSWER: C. DDT
(Intro) DDT was banned because of its:
A. Acute Mammalian Toxicity
B. Short Residual Action
C. Stability and Persistence
D. Inability to Accumulate in Animals - ANSWER: C. Stability and Persistence
(Intro) Legal control utilizes:
A. Local Volunteers
B. Tortes
C. Quarantines
D. Petitions - ANSWER: C. Quarantines
(Intro) Piscicides are pesticides that control spiders. (T or F) - ANSWER: False.
Piscicides control fish
(Intro) Herbicides and insecticides are both pesticides. (T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Intro) Synthetic organic pesticides were introduced:
, A. Pre-1900
B. Early 1900
C. Pre-World War II
D. Post-World War II - ANSWER: C. Pre-World War II
(Intro) Pulling weeds and trapping gophers are an example of what kind of control?
A. Natural Control
B. Mechanical Control
C. Physical Control
D. Cultural Control - ANSWER: B. Mechanical Control
(Laws) The most prominent pesticide law in the United States is the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. This act is overseen by what agency?
A. USDA
B. US Department of Commerce
C. US Department of Transportation
D. Division of Chemistry
E. US EPA - ANSWER: E. US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
(Laws) When a pesticide is registered by the US EPA, it essentially means:
A. The pesticide is available for use for any purpose in the United States
B. The pesticide has undergone strict review that has determined its use do not
create undue risks
C. The pesticide company has paid administrative fees to allow testing on the
product they wish to be approved
D. The pesticide has undergone strict review to determine what crops, commodities,
location, sites, etc. it may be used on or in
E. B and D Above - ANSWER: E. B and D Above
(Laws) Restricted use pesticides are those pesticides that:
A. Can only be used under emergency circumstances, which must be approved by
the US EPA
B. Pesticides that present a hazard to the applicator, environment, animals or other
persons and require special training for application
C. May only be purchased by research scientists for testing purposes
D. May only be purchased by professional applicators
E. May be purchased by any individual that exhibits the need for the pesticide -
ANSWER: B. Pesticides that present a hazard to the applicator, environment, animals
or other persons and require special training for application
(Laws) A person that applies pesticides to lawns and ornamental plants in an urban
setting as an integral part of their business is a:
A. Private Applicator
B. Commercial Applicator
C. Limited Applicator
D. Professional Applicator - ANSWER: D. Professional Applicator
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY
GRADED A+
(Pre-Test) The key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to
avoid exposure. (T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Pre-Test) The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a
____________________ control method for pests. (T or F)
A. Cultural
B. Biological
C. Legal
D. Physical - ANSWER: D. Physical
(Pre-Test) Drift Problems can be reduced using:
A. Lower Pressure, smaller nozzle orifice
B. Applying in a very calm stable air conditions
C. Spraying upwind of a sensitive area and leaving an untreated border
D. Using a nozzle that produces larger droplets - ANSWER: D. Using a nozzle that
produces larger droplets
(Pre-Test) Which is not a disadvantage of an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
A. Higher phytotoxicity hazard
B. May be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
C. Needs constant agitation
D. Flammable - ANSWER: C. Needs constant agitation
(Pre-Test) EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies hat regulate
pesticides. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said
to be ________________________. - ANSWER: Incompatible
(Pre-Test) All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal
word. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
A. Pour it into the sewer system
B. Wrap it tightly in plastic and dispose with regular trash
C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
D. Ship the rinsate to US EPA - ANSWER: C. Offer it to another qualified applicator
,(Pre-Test) Because Wettable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to
mixing into the spray tank, they pose no inhalation health risks during mixing or
loading. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) The skull and Crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label. (T
or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
A. 640 mg/kg
B. 35 mg/kg
C. 5,900 mg/kg
D. 510 mg/kg - ANSWER: B. 35 mg/kg
(Pre-Test) Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate ground water. (T
or F) - ANSWER: True
(Pre-Test) Pesticide application records are required for Restricted Use pesticide
application. (T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Pre-Test) A person can apply a restricted use pesticide without ISDA certification
(license) if he uses hand equipment only. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Pre-Test) Dealers must keep records for seven (7) years on the sale of general use
agricultural pesticides. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
(Intro) One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was the burning of sulfur.
(T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Intro) One responsibility of the US EPA is to protect humans and the environmental
health. (T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Intro) Which of the following would not be considered a natural pest control
method?
A. Wind
B. Rain
C. Cultivation
D. Sunshine - ANSWER: C. Cultivation
(Intro) Which of the following is a cultural control method?
A. Fertilization
B. Planting Time
C. Pruning
D. All of the Above - ANSWER: D. All of the Above
(Intro) All pesticides kill only the target pests. (T or F) - ANSWER: False
,(Intro) The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a
____________________ control method for insects.
A. Cultural
B. Biological
C. Legal
D. Physical - ANSWER: D. Physical
(Intro) The goal of any Pest Management program is to eradicate the pest. (T or F) -
ANSWER: False
(Intro) Which of the following is not classified and regulated as a pesticide in Idaho?
A. Bactericide
B. Fertilizer
C. Desiccant
D. Adjuvant - ANSWER: B. Fertilizer
(Intro) Which one of the following pesticides can be absorbed b the plant and
translocated within the plant?
A. Systemic Pesticide
B. Contact Pesticide
C. Absorptive Pesticide
D. Volatile Pesticide - ANSWER: A. Systemic Pesticide
(Intro) Which of the following was not an early (pre-1900) pesticide?
A. Bordeaux Mixture
B. Nicotine
C. DDT
D. Sulfur - ANSWER: C. DDT
(Intro) DDT was banned because of its:
A. Acute Mammalian Toxicity
B. Short Residual Action
C. Stability and Persistence
D. Inability to Accumulate in Animals - ANSWER: C. Stability and Persistence
(Intro) Legal control utilizes:
A. Local Volunteers
B. Tortes
C. Quarantines
D. Petitions - ANSWER: C. Quarantines
(Intro) Piscicides are pesticides that control spiders. (T or F) - ANSWER: False.
Piscicides control fish
(Intro) Herbicides and insecticides are both pesticides. (T or F) - ANSWER: True
(Intro) Synthetic organic pesticides were introduced:
, A. Pre-1900
B. Early 1900
C. Pre-World War II
D. Post-World War II - ANSWER: C. Pre-World War II
(Intro) Pulling weeds and trapping gophers are an example of what kind of control?
A. Natural Control
B. Mechanical Control
C. Physical Control
D. Cultural Control - ANSWER: B. Mechanical Control
(Laws) The most prominent pesticide law in the United States is the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. This act is overseen by what agency?
A. USDA
B. US Department of Commerce
C. US Department of Transportation
D. Division of Chemistry
E. US EPA - ANSWER: E. US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
(Laws) When a pesticide is registered by the US EPA, it essentially means:
A. The pesticide is available for use for any purpose in the United States
B. The pesticide has undergone strict review that has determined its use do not
create undue risks
C. The pesticide company has paid administrative fees to allow testing on the
product they wish to be approved
D. The pesticide has undergone strict review to determine what crops, commodities,
location, sites, etc. it may be used on or in
E. B and D Above - ANSWER: E. B and D Above
(Laws) Restricted use pesticides are those pesticides that:
A. Can only be used under emergency circumstances, which must be approved by
the US EPA
B. Pesticides that present a hazard to the applicator, environment, animals or other
persons and require special training for application
C. May only be purchased by research scientists for testing purposes
D. May only be purchased by professional applicators
E. May be purchased by any individual that exhibits the need for the pesticide -
ANSWER: B. Pesticides that present a hazard to the applicator, environment, animals
or other persons and require special training for application
(Laws) A person that applies pesticides to lawns and ornamental plants in an urban
setting as an integral part of their business is a:
A. Private Applicator
B. Commercial Applicator
C. Limited Applicator
D. Professional Applicator - ANSWER: D. Professional Applicator
